Around Town

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting year-round. Rental shotguns are available. Details: 789-9844.

Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Assembly Chambers, across from Marine Park.

Weekly ukulele jam, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Prospector Hotel, TK McGuire’s Lounge. All ages and abilities welcome. Details: www.juneaujambusters.com.

Longaberger Fundraiser for Cancer Connection, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Boat condominium, 2171 Industrial Blvd. #11.

Bellydance Workshop: Skirt Dance Techniques, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Alaska Club, downtown location. Details and registration: daughtersofthenewmoon.com/Workshops/Saqra16.html.

Duplicate bridge, 1-4 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: 463-6174.

Defying the Nazis, 1:30-4 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. This film explores the lives and work of the Sharps, a young Unitarian minister and his wife, as they undertook missions in Nazi-occupied Europe to rescue Jews, dissidents and refugee children. Discussion will follow.

Recovery Walk and Recovery Fest, 2 p.m. Breeze In, walk to Marine Park and fest starts at 2:30 p.m.

Bellydance Workshop: Turkish Style, 3-5 p.m., Alaska Club, downtown location. Details and registration: daughtersofthenewmoon.com/Workshops/Saqra16.html.

Meet and greet with YES program students, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library.

International Folk Dance, 6 p.m., The Alaska Club, downtown location. Recreational dance — first hour is instruction. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome.

Archery shooting with the Juneau Archery Club, 6 p.m., 5670 Montana Creek Road. Bow rentals are available, suitable for ages 6 and older. Details: www.juneauarchery.com.

Music on the Fly, 7-8 p.m., Juneau International Airport.

“New Beginnings” NA meeting, 7-8 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center.

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Juneau Public Health Center, conference room.

Sing Your Stress Away Karaoke, 9 p.m., Suite 907. For those 21 and up. Details: suite907.com.

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